Banking technology company Layer has been ordered to pay over €35,000 to a former executive over the non-payment of salary and notice pay.
The Workplace Relations Commission made the order against Layer Digital Solutions Ltd on foot of a complaint under the Payment of Wages Act 1991 by Paul Cunningham in a decision just published.
Representing himself before the tribunal at a remote hearing late last month, Mr Cunningham said he was “owed two months’ salary” by the firm, along with a month’s pay in lieu of notice and his outstanding holiday entitlements.
His gross monthly pay had been €10,416.67, he said.
Kieran Kelly of Flynn O’Driscoll Business Lawyers, appearing for the employer in the matter, conceded it owed Mr Cunningham €31,250.01 for the two months’ salary and further notice pay – and €3,807.50 for the holiday pay.
WRC adjudicator Conor Stokes noted the definition of wages for the purpose of the Payment of Wages Act included “any emolument” payable to the worker, including holiday pay and pay in lieu of notice of termination.
“The respondent conceded the claim. Therefore, I find that the complaint is well founded and I find that the gross amount outstanding is €35,057.51,” Mr Stokes wrote.
“Under the Payment of Wages Act, the complainant is entitled to receive this amount less any lawful deductions made therefrom,” he added.
Mr Stokes directed the fintech firm to pay Mr Cunningham the agreed sum.
